Maintenance Engineer

Pertemps are looking for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Engineer to work for our client, a leading pet product manufacturer near Lincoln.

As the Maintenance Engineer, you will carry out daily planned, predictive, and condition-based maintenance across the site to keep production equipment running efficiently. This is an important role that requires good technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to meeting business targets.

Hours of work:
Full-time, 4 on 4 off shift pattern:

• 6am to 6pm (4 days)
• 4 days off
• 6pm to 6am (4 days)
• 4 days off

Salary:
£45,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out daily planned, predictive, and condition-based maintenance on site.
• Support all departments to help meet business targets.
• Respond quickly and effectively to the needs of the production teams.
• Seek training opportunities for yourself and help train others.
• Build good working relationships with production teams to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Use engineering stores carefully to avoid waste and reduce costs.
• Maintain good hygiene and housekeeping in engineering areas.
• Report accurately on safety incidents, breakdowns, and downtime.
• Work with the engineering supervisor to manage labour and material costs.
• Keep good communication with your team and handover to oncoming shifts properly.
• Help maintain site services equipment throughout the factory.
• Keep the technical library organised and return manuals after use.
• Look for ways to improve plant performance during maintenance and checks.
• Follow health and safety rules to protect yourself and others.

Requirements:

• Apprentice trained or have relevant engineering qualifications.
• Experience working in a factory or similar environment.
• Electrical experience is essential.
• Computer literate.
• Understand and follow Health and Safety at Work laws.

This is a permanent role advertised on behalf of Pertemps, a recruitment agency. To apply or for more information, please call Joe at Pertemps on 01522 306304.